S C I E N T I F I C N A M E Lolium multiflorum

F E A T U R E S

M AT U R I T Y

•

heading providing feedLate •later than an annual Days to flowering relative to Nui +12

A R E A O F A D A PTAT I O N• Suited to medium to high rainfall zones

and irrigation

• Ideallylate hay production areas

suited to grazing, silage and

S O I L T Y P EAchieve is adapted to a wide range of soil types and will perform best in paddocks with good fertility.To maximise stand productivity, soil testing is advisable. Analyse soil and neutralise deficiencies with fertiliser and/or lime.

B E E F

D A I R Y

S H E E P

L A M B

MIN RAINFALL 06 0+ MM OR

IRRIGATION

Suggested Use

PA

STU

RE

Ryegrass

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S I L A G E

H A Y

Italian Ryegrass Achieves World Class Performance

Concord

Tempo Hulk Knight

II

C O M P A R I B L E T O Crusader

F E R T I L I T YGood base rates of phosphorus are necessary for maximum DM production, especially during the establishment phase. DM production is also directly related to nitrogen availability. Consult your Landmark agronomist for fertiliser application rates.

S O W I N GSow at 20-30kg/ha alone or 10-20kg/ha when a component of a pasture blend. Sow seed no deeper than 1cm in a fine but firm seed bed. Sow into bared ground if direct drilling. Lightly harrow and roll to improve germination.Suitable for oversowing into an established stand. Pasture productivity is directly related to successful plant establishment.

• Late heading maintaining quality feedlate into the season

• An Italian with the ability to survive intothe second year with favourableconditions

• A power of feed in spring and ideal forsilage or hay

• Robust rust resistance to maintainpalatability in spring and summer

• Ideal for over sowing into pastures toincrease bulk feed and quality

S C I E N T I F I C N A M E Lolium multiflorum

F E A T U R E S

M AT U R I T Y

•

heading providing feedLate •later than an annual Days to flowering relative to Nui +12

A R E A O F A D A PTAT I O N• Suited to medium to high rainfall zones

and irrigation

• Ideallylate hay production areas

suited to grazing, silage and

S O I L T Y P EAchieve is adapted to a wide range of soil types and will perform best in paddocks with good fertility.To maximise stand productivity, soil testing is advisable. Analyse soil and neutralise deficiencies with fertiliser and/or lime.

B E E F

D A I R Y

S H E E P

L A M B

MIN RAINFALL 06 0+ MM OR

IRRIGATION

Suggested Use

PA

ST

UR

E

Ryegrass

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S I L A G E

H A Y

Italian Ryegrass Achieves World Class Performance

Concord

Tempo Hulk Knight

II

C O M P A R I B L E T O Crusader

F E R T I L I T YGood base rates of phosphorus are necessary for maximum DM production, especially during the establishment phase. DM production is also directly related to nitrogen availability. Consult your Landmark agronomist for fertiliser application rates.

S O W I N GSow at 20-30kg/ha alone or 10-20kg/ha when a component of a pasture blend. Sow seed no deeper than 1cm in a fine but firm seed bed. Sow into bared ground if direct drilling. Lightly harrow and roll to improve germination.Suitable for oversowing into an established stand. Pasture productivity is directly related to successful plant establishment.

• Late heading maintaining quality feedlate into the season

• An Italian with the ability to survive intothe second year with favourableconditions

• A power of feed in spring and ideal forsilage or hay

• Robust rust resistance to maintainpalatability in spring and summer

• Ideal for over sowing into pastures toincrease bulk feed and quality

S C I E N T I F I C N A M E Lolium perenne

F E AT U R ES

M AT U R I T Y

A R E A O F A D A P TAT I O N• Medium rainfall zones• Ideal for dryland grazing systems

C O M P A R A B L E T OFitzroy Victorian Kangaroo Valley KidmanNui

B E E F

B E E F

S H E E P

L A M B

MIN RAINFALL 550+ MM OR IRRIGATION

Suggested Use

PAST

UR

E

Ryegrass

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S I L A G E 2 N D Y E A R

H A Y 2N D YE A R

Sheep grazing on Camel, South West, Victoria

• Low rainfall perennial pasture option• Increased herbage production compared to

Victorian ryegrass• Nil endophyte = Staggers free• Bred in Australia for Australian conditions

• Early to mid heading with strongwinter production

• Days to flowering relative to Nui (0) -3

F E R T I L I T Y

Good base rates of phosphorus are necessary for maximum DM production, especially during the establishment phase. DM production is also directly related to nitrogen availability. Consult your Landmark agronomist for fertiliser application rates.

S O W I N GSow at 15-25 kg/ha alone or 10-20kg/ha when a component of a pasture blend. Sow seed no deeper than 1cm in a fine but firm seed bed. Sow into bared ground if direct drilling. Lightly harrow and roll to improve germination. Suitable for oversowing into an established stand. Pasture productivity is directly related to successful plant establishment.

S O I L T Y P ECamel is well adapted to a wide range of fertility levels and soil profiles. It has proven to be a sound performer in marginal grazing systems. To maximise stand productivity, soil testing is advisable. Analyse soil and neutralise deficiencies with fertiliser and/or lime.

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S C I E N T I F I C N A M E Lolium multiflorum

F E A T U R E S

M AT U R I T Y

•

heading providing feedLate •later than an annual Days to flowering relative to Nui +12

A R E A O F A D A PTAT I O N• Suited to medium to high rainfall zones

and irrigation

• Ideallylate hay production areas

suited to grazing, silage and

S O I L T Y P EAchieve is adapted to a wide range of soil types and will perform best in paddocks with good fertility.To maximise stand productivity, soil testing is advisable. Analyse soil and neutralise deficiencies with fertiliser and/or lime.

B E E F

D A I R Y

S H E E P

L A M B

MIN RAINFALL 06 0+ MM OR

IRRIGATION

Suggested Use

PA

STU

RE

Ryegrass

landmark.com.au

S I L A G E

H A Y

Italian Ryegrass Achieves World Class Performance

Concord

Tempo Hulk Knight

II

C O M P A R I B L E T O Crusader

F E R T I L I T YGood base rates of phosphorus are necessary for maximum DM production, especially during the establishment phase. DM production is also directly related to nitrogen availability. Consult your Landmark agronomist for fertiliser application rates.

S O W I N GSow at 20-30kg/ha alone or 10-20kg/ha when a component of a pasture blend. Sow seed no deeper than 1cm in a fine but firm seed bed. Sow into bared ground if direct drilling. Lightly harrow and roll to improve germination.Suitable for oversowing into an established stand. Pasture productivity is directly related to successful plant establishment.

• Late heading maintaining quality feedlate into the season

• An Italian with the ability to survive intothe second year with favourableconditions

• A power of feed in spring and ideal forsilage or hay

• Robust rust resistance to maintainpalatability in spring and summer

• Ideal for over sowing into pastures toincrease bulk feed and quality

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Perennial ryegrass experiment at Rutherglen - Victoria

Trial conducted by: A. Avery, AV – Department of Agriculture Victoria

Total annual rainfall in the year of establishment 510.4mm.

Long term average rainfall 597.8mm per annum.

Table 1. Rust ratings on perennial ryegrass at Rutherglen

Cultivar/line Rust rating

Camel 4.0

Victorian 6.8

lsd (P=0.05) 1.69

CV (%) 14.7

Rust rating 1=low – 9=high

Table 2. Seasonal and total dry matter production of perennial ryegrass at Rutherglen

DM (t/ha) Total Total

Cultivar/line 15/05 1/08 20/09 17/10 Three Yrs

Camel 0.30 0.15 0.96 0.98 2.38 8.58

Victorian 0.44 0.18 0.68 0.88 2.18 7.50

lsd (P=0.05) 0.154 0.080 0.260 0.276 0.231 1.254

CV (%) 11.5 15.4 14.7 13.8 8.8 3.9

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